Federal deals could bring $131M to fight PFAS and upgrade water plant in North Bay

Federal government to pay North Bay $122 million for PFAS cleanup

The City of North Bay could receive more than $122 million from the federal government to address PFAS in the city’s drinking water.

Federal deals could bring $131M to fight PFAS and upgrade water plant in North Bay

In a step toward addressing environmental concerns, the City of North Bay is expected to approve two agreements with the Department of National Defence that will bring over $131 million in funding for PFAS remediation and infrastructure upgrades

PFAS remediation work in North Bay being expanded to $122-million

A couple of agreements related to perfluoralkylated substances (PFAS) remediation and water treatment worth over $130 million are coming to council Tuesday night.By Richard CoffinOne expands the $20 million remediation agreement between the City of North Bay and Department of National Defence (DND) to $122 million and extends the agreement to 2037.The other deal is worth over $8.2 million and is for two years.STAY INFORMED – Click here to receiv…

North Bay expected to agree on deal with feds to continue PFAS cleanup, upgrade plant

North Bay, Ont. – The city may realize $131 million in federal funding to both tackle PFAS contamination and upgrade its water treatment plant. Council is expected to approve the agreements – through the Department of National Defence – that will continue PFAS remediation through 2037 at the Jack Garland Airport area and provide testing and design upgrades at the North Bay Drinking Water Treatment Plant. Approval of the agreements would see the …